Can I re-use my filter media?

[cephei]

Hi guys,

Im just wondering is it ok to use the filter media I had in my last tank?

I still have my green nitrate sponge and my 3 blue bio sponges (1corse, 2 fine)

They are all just a bit dirty but I could wash them in boiling water?

I know you can usually just rinse sponges but is that ok for a new tank or do I need to go and fork out for new sponges?

Cheers!

[jpappy789]

Are these still running on the old tank or have they been dried out?

Either way you can reuse them but if they were still running on a tank it's possible that some bacteria survived. Cuts down on the cycling time.

[cephei]

I havent taken them out to clean them.. the tank is still cycling with the ammonia as discussed. I was just curious if the bacteria isnt there can I re-use them..

Thanks

[Rbishop]

As long as it isn't falling apart..re-use them..

[jm1212]

you shouldnt have a problem, but unless you are going to use the media to cycle the tank i would just go with all new media.